Catawba Riverkeeper · 1 month ago
Triad Regional Organizer
McAdenville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yrCatawba Riverkeeper is an alliance of conservation-minded organizations in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, focused on advancing legislation and policies for environmental conservation. The Triad Regional Organizer will represent Piedmont Promise in the Triad region, engage with local stakeholders, and lead campaigns to promote conservation efforts and legislative priorities.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Collaborates and engages with partner organizations
Attends major events and occasional staff meetings of partner organizations
Assists with and execute collaborative events and endeavors with other organizations active in the region
Identifies and manages relationships with local stakeholders
Hosts a diverse array of trainings for advocates
Creates and maintains a network of local advocates who
Understands and internalizes Piedmont Promise’s legislative priorities
Are eagerly ready to contact legislators and visit Raleigh
Builds capacity of individuals and community groups by informing them of key issues happening at the local and state levels
Proudly serves as a brand ambassador in the region, promoting awareness and knowledge of Piedmont Promise’s mission
Identifies and attends relevant community events
Develops and executes public awareness campaigns around Piedmont Promise legislative priorities
Performs any other duties needed to help drive the vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values
Willing and ready to solicit donations on behalf of Piedmont Promise
Meets with Piedmont Promise partner organizations
Meets with individual supporters of Piedmont Promise
Research and begins attending regularly scheduled events on behalf of Piedmont Promise
Identifies hubs of activity (places potential supporters naturally congregate) and potential opportunities for collaboration with other conservation groups
Attends Piedmont Promise partner organization events as a guest
Begins hosting gatherings on key issues Piedmont Promise is working on
Connects with non-conservation specific groups that may have interest in collaborations
Begins tabbing at Piedmont Promise partner organizations events, when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Exhibits a passion for the mission of Piedmont Promise
Successfully pass a standard criminal background review
Maintain a valid driver's license at all times
Availability to work some nights and weekends
Great comfort in public speaking and interacting with strangers and people of different backgrounds on a highly frequent basis
Previous experience in the political, organizing, or community engagement fields
An understanding of the political and legislative process
Excellent public speaking and writing skills
Highly motivated and willing to work independently
A strategic and methodical thinker
Excellent at contextualizing policy and the political process for the public
Preferred
An ideal candidate has some form of ties to the community in which they will be operating in
Company
Catawba Riverkeeper
We educate and advocate to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin's lakes, rivers and streams for everyone who depends on and enjoys them.
Founded in 1997
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase